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Syrian government to build replica of Hagia Sophia
The government of Syria plans to build a replica of Hagia Sophia, with support from Russia, as a protest against... Read more
US bishops urge Trump to reinstate DACA
Leading U.S. Catholic bishops on Thursday criticized the Trump administration’s decision to consider ending DACA. Read more
Physician assisted suicides double in Canada
The number of Canadians killed by physician-assisted suicide nearly doubled between 2017 and 2019, according to a report released by... Read more
Congressional hearing highlights case of missing Chinese Catholic bishop
The fate of a long-imprisoned Catholic bishop in China was the focus of a congressional hearing on Thursday, amid growing... Read more
Mexican bishops hail pro-life victory at nation’s Supreme Court
The Mexican Bishops' Conference hailed the Supreme Court’s 4-1 decision striking down a lower court ruling that had ordered the... Read more
San Francisco to name street after first Black firefighter, a Catholic convert
San Francisco’s first Black firefighter, a Catholic convert whose faith helped him endure years of racial abuse within the department,... Read more
Bishops call for prayers for victims on World Day Against Human Trafficking
The U.S. bishops have urged Catholics to pray for the victims of human trafficking Thursday, as the United Nations again... Read more
Vatican cardinal invites German bishops to discuss parish instruction
A Vatican cardinal has invited German bishops to Rome to discuss their criticisms of a new instruction on parishes. Read more
Exorcism is a ministry of joy, light, and peace, new guide says
Exorcism is not an obscure practice shrouded in darkness, but a ministry filled with light, peace, and joy, according to... Read more
Catholic leaders reject Duterte’s call to revive death penalty in Philippines
Catholic leaders in the Philippines have spoken out against President Rodrigo Duterte’s call to reinstate the death penalty for illegal... Read more
Pro-life movement needs 'humility' and 'consistency' on racism
Black pro-life leaders spoke during an event Tuesday about the need for the pro-life movement to become more consistent and... Read more
Knights of Columbus in Alberta build gardens for maternity house
Members of the Knights of Columbus in Alberta have built a raised garden for a maternal care home to provide... Read more
Federal housing rule change is self-defeating, Catholic leaders warn
Changes to federal fair housing rules undermine the government's responsibility to guide efforts to overcome the legacy of racial discrimination... Read more
Sydney archbishop urges implementation of modern slavery law in NSW
Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney on Wednesday called the New South Wales government a “disgrace” for failing to enact anti-slavery... Read more
Mexican Supreme Court rejects effort to expand abortion nationally
The first bench of the Mexican Supreme Court on July 29 overturned a lower court’s ruling that could have opened... Read more
Joe Biden endorsed by pro-abortion NARAL
The abortion-rights group NARAL have endorsed Joe Biden for president just over a year after the group issued a scathing... Read more
Catholic parish in Kentucky helps job seekers 're-brand' amid coronavirus
As numerous U.S businesses have closed because of the effects of the coronavirus, a Kentucky parish has opened a ministry... Read more
White House orders DACA review, rejects new applications
The White House announced Tuesday that it will review the DACA program while not accepting any new applications by immigrants for... Read more
Kidnapped priest remembered for his love of Syrian people
Seven years after his kidnapping in Syria, Fr. Paolo Dall’Oglio was remembered in Rome Wednesday for his love of the... Read more
Abortion pill is 'imminent' public health danger, FDA warned
Two dozen pro-life leaders have asked the head of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to remove the abortion pill... Read more
